John J. Draper (1855 - 1926)

Born 25 Apr 1855 in Democrat Township, Carroll, Indiana, United States

Husband of Matilda Jane (Hinkle) Draper — married 16 Apr 1885 in Cutler, Carroll, Indiana, United States

Died 13 Nov 1926 at age 71 in Flora, Carroll, Indiana, United States

Biography

John J. Draper was born on April 25, 1855, in Democrat, Carroll County, Indiana. He was the son of Stephen and Martha (Floyd) Draper. He married Matilda Jane Hinkle on April 16, 1885, in Cutler, Indiana. They had one son during their marriage. He died on November 13, 1926, in Flora, Indiana, at the age of 71, and was buried in Cutler, Indiana.

Obituary: The Delphi Citizen, Delphi, Indiana, Saturday, November 20, 1926

DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT MEN OF THE COUNTY

John Draper, a prominent resident of Flora, Indiana and for two terms a democratic member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, died at his home in Flora, Indiana Saturday afternoon. He had been in failing health for several years.

Mr. Draper was one of the substantial citizens of the county. Always honest and upright, he held the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.

John J. Draper, son of Steven and Martha Draper was born April 25th, 1855 in Monroe Township, Carroll County and died November 13, 1926 at the age of 71 years, 6 months, 18 days. he was one of a family of seven children, three of whom have preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Matilda Hinkle on April 16th, 1884. To this union was born one son, Cecil L. Draper.

He leaves to mourn his departure, the widow, the son and wife and grandson, Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Draper Shonk of Cutler; Mrs. Oscar Ransopher of Russiaville; a brother, William Draper of Cutler, Indiana; a half brother, Morris Draper of Lafayette, and a step-brother, George Draper of Delphi.

He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Delphi Company of the Uniform Rank.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon with burial at Ball Hill Cemetery.

Records

Year: 1860; Census Place: Michigan, Clinton, Indiana; Roll: M653_250; Page: 255; Family History Library Film: 803250

Name: John Draper; Age: 5

Birth Year: abt 1855; Gender: Male; Birth Place: Indiana

Post Office: Michigantown; Dwelling Number: 282; Family Number: 277

Household Members:

Stephen Draper 32

Martha I Draper 29

Nancy A Draper 9

Sarah C Draper 7

John Draper 5

William Draper 3

Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M593_342; Page: 70B; Family History Library Film: 545841

Name: John Draper; Age in 1870: 15

Birth Year: abt 1855; Birthplace: Indiana

Dwelling Number: 623

Race: White; Gender: Male

Occupation: At Home; Attended School: Y

Inferred Father: Stephen Draper; Inferred Mother: Ann Draper

Household Members:

Stephen Draper 42

Ann Draper 40

Sarah Draper 17

John Draper 15

William Draper 12

Hattie Draper 9

Mary Draper 6

Charles Draper 2

Year: 1880; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: 267; Page: 177C; Enumeration District: 020

Name: John J. Draper; Age: 25

Birth Date: Abt 1855; Birthplace: Indiana

Dwelling Number: 226

Race: White; Gender: Male

Marital status: Single

Father's Birthplace: Ohio; Mother's Birthplace: Ohio

Occupation: Farm Laborer

Household Members:

John J. Draper 25

Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

Name: John J Draper; Gender: Male

Event Type: Marriage Registration (Marriage)

Marriage Licence Date: 16 Apr 1885

Marriage Licence Place: Cutler, Indiana, United States

Residence Place: Cutler, Indiana

Spouse: Tilla Hinkle

Page: 18; FHL Film Number: 002196190

Year: 1900; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240361

Name: John J Draper; Age: 45

Birth Date: Apr 1855; Birthplace: Iowa

Sheet Number: 2

Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 26; Family Number: 28

Race: White; Gender: Male

Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital status: Married

Spouse's name: Lillie J Draper; Marriage Year: 1885

Father's Birthplace: Ohio; Mother's Birthplace: Ohio

Occupation: Farmer; Months Not Employed: 0

Can Read: Yes; Can Write: Yes; Can Speak English: Yes

House Owned or Rented: O; Home Free or Mortgaged: F; Farm or House: F

Household Members:

John J Draper 45

Lillie J Draper 41

Cecil L Draper 11

George Wilson 22

Anna E Davis 24

Year: 1910; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: T624_341; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1374354

Name: John J Draper; Age in 1910: 55

Birth Year: abt 1855; Birthplace: Indiana

Race: White; Gender: Male

Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital status: Married

Spouse's name: Matilda J Draper

Father's Birthplace: Ohio; Mother's Birthplace: Ohio

Native Tongue: English

Occupation: Laborer; Industry: Farmer

Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account; Home Owned or Rented: Own

Home Free or Mortgaged: Free; Farm or House: Farm

Able to Read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes

Years Married: 25

Household Members:

John J Draper 55

Matilda J Draper 51

Cecil L Draper 22

Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: T625_424; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37

Name: John Draper; Age: 64

Birth Year: abt 1856; Birthplace: Iowa

Street: Winfore Street; House Number: X

Race: White; Gender: Male

Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital status: Married

Spouse's name: Matilda Draper

Father's Birthplace: Iowa; Mother's Birthplace: Iowa

Able to Speak English: Yes

Home Owned or Rented: Own; Home Free or Mortgaged: Free

Able to Read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes

Household Members:

John Draper 64

Matilda Draper 60

Death Certificates; Year: 1926 - 1927; Roll: 14. Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA

Name: John J. Draper

Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 71

Marital status: Married

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1855; Birth Place: Indiana

Death Date: 13 Nov 1926; Death Place: Flora, Carroll, Indiana, USA

Cause of Death: pernicious anemai

Father: Stephen Draper; Mother: Martha J. Draper

Spouse: Matilda J. Draper

U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.

Name: John J. Draper

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1855; Death Date: 1926

Cemetery: Ball Hill Cemetery

Burial or Cremation Place: Cutler, Carroll County, Indiana, United States

Has Bio?: Y

Spouse: Matilda Jane Draper

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Sources

• Year: 1860; Census Place: Michigan, Clinton, Indiana; Roll: M653_250; Page: 255; Family History Library Film: 803250

• Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M593_342; Page: 70B; Family History Library Film: 545841

• Year: 1880; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: 267; Page: 177C; Enumeration District: 020

• Year: 1885. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001. Cutler, Indiana. Page: 18; FHL Film Number: 002196190. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

• Year: 1900; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240361

• Year: 1910; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: T624_341; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1374354

• Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: T625_424; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37

• Year: 1926. Death Certificates; Year: 1926 - 1927; Flora, Carroll, Indiana. Roll: 14. Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN

• Find A Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96485656/john-j.-draper